RCGP Safeguarding toolkit
The aim of this toolkit is to enhance the safeguarding knowledge and skills that GPs already have to enable them to continue to effectively safeguard children and young people, as well as adults at risk of harm.
Part 3D: Contributing to the lifelong holistic care of victims and survivors of abuse
Responding to abuse does not start and finish with a safeguarding referral. The impact of abuse can be lifelong regardless of whether it happens as a child or adult or both. There may be ongoing physical and mental health needs that persist for years after abuse has stopped. General practice therefore has an important ongoing role in supporting victims and survivors of abuse. Developing trauma-informed practice is key to providing ongoing support.